No.: IISc/Acad/Admission/2023/82
Date: 24.01.2023
Admission Notice for P. G. / Ph. D. Programmes for the Academic Year 2023-24
(Session starting from August 2023)
Applications are invited from eligible applicants for admissions to regular (1) Research Programmes [Ph D / M Tech (Research)] (2) Course Programmes in Engineering [M Tech/M Des/M Mgt], (3) Course Programmes in Science [M Sc in Life Sciences; and M Sc in Chemical Sciences], (4) IntegratedPh DProgrammes, and(5)ExternalRegistration Programme[Ph D/M Tech (Research)]. The gist of the admission operations is given in the following paragraphs. Applicants are advised to go through the eligibility criteria, specializations, areas of research, selection procedure and other details available at separate links on the IISc website (ie, https://www.iisc.ac.in→ Admissions →Programmes).
Applicantspossessingtheeducationalqualificationincludingthoseinthefinalsemester/yearof their qualifying examinations but expect to complete all the requirements for award of the degree(likeexaminations,projectdissertation,viva-voceetc.)by 31 July 2023,and can furnish the necessary certificates on and before 31 October 2023 are eligible to apply.
1. RESEARCHPROGRAMMES[PhD/MTech(Research)]
1.1Departments / Areas
Ph D in Science Faculty: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, High EnergyPhysics,Inorganic&PhysicalChemistry,MaterialsResearch,Mathematics,Microbiology & Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Developmental Biology and Genetics (Molecular Reproduction, Development & Genetics), Neurosciences, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Solid State&StructuralChemistry.
M Tech (Research) and Ph D in Engineering Faculty: AerospaceEngineering, Atmospheric& Oceanic Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Automation, Earth Sciences, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems Engineering, Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Management Studies (Ph D only), Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nano Science and Engineering (Ph D only), ProductDesign&Manufacturing,SustainableTechnologies,andComputational&DataSciences.
Ph D in Interdisciplinary areas: BioSystems Science and Engineering (offered by Centre for Biosystems Science and Engineering), Energy (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research), Mathematical Sciences (offered by IISc Mathematics Initiative), Water Research (offered by Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research), Cyber Physical Systems (offered by
Robert Bosch Centre for Physical Systems), Climate Change (offered by Divecha Centre for Climate Change), Brain and Artificial Intelligence (offered by Brain, Computation, and Data Sciencegroup).
1.2 Eligibility: Applicants possessing a minimum of second class or equivalent in the following degrees as applicable to the individual departments / areas are eligible to apply:
Sl. No. Qualifying degree
1 Bachelor’sdegree in Engineering/ Technology/ 4-yearBachelorofScience
2 Master’s degree in Science /Master’s degree in Economics, Geography, Psychology, Management, Commerce, Operations Research, ComputerScience/Application
3 Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture/ Agriculture / Pharmacy / VeterinarySciences
4 MS/MBA (post BE/B Tech/M Sc) – (applicable for the department of Management Studies/EcologicalSciences)
5 Graduates of any course with a minimum duration of FOUR years, from any Centrally Funded Technical Institution (including IIITs in PPP mode) with a minimum CGPA of 8 out of10oritsequivalent(for Ph D only)
6 MBBS/MD/MDS/PharmD
Qualifyinginnational entrance tests (Mode of entry)
ValidGATEscore/NET JRF*ismandatory
ValidGATEscore/NET JRFismandatory
Desirabletohavevalid GATEscore/NET JRF/GPAT.
Desirabletohavevalid GATEscore/NETJRF.
Desirabletohavevalid GATEscore/NETJRF.
Desirabletohavevalid GATEscore/NETJRF.
7 BPharm ValidGPATscore/JRF
8 BE / B Tech. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE
(e.g.AMIEbyInstitutionsofEngineers).
Note: Candidates enrolled upto 31.05.2013 with professional societies (e.g AMIE) recognizedbyMoEareonlyeligibletoapply.
ValidGATEscore/NET JRFismandatory
Notes
1.The GATE/GPAT/NET JRF/other National entrance test passing certificate/score card should bevalidason01August2023.
2.*NET JRF includes –Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF; UGC-NET for JRF; DBT JRF; ICMR JRF; JEST; NBHMResearchAward;INSPIRE.ApplicantmustbequalifiedforJuniorResearchfellowship(JRF) tobeeligibletoapplythroughNET JRFmode.
3. Applicant applying through INSPIRE mode must be in possession of valid provisional INSPIRE offer for consideration of their application at level II oftheselection,issuedbyDST
4. Applicant who has qualified in Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and InterdisciplinaryLifeSciences-2023(JGEEBILS)arealsoeligibletoapply.
1.3 Selection procedure: Candidates are shortlisted for an interview based on their performance in the National Entrance Test and/or the qualifying degree as detailed in the above table. The selection is based on the performance in the interview (in some of the departments, an aptitude test/preliminary interview will precede the interview/Final Interview).
2. COURSE PROGRAMMES IN ENGINEERING [M Tech/MDes/ MMgt]
2.1 M Tech Programmes
2.1.1. – Departments / Programmes and SelectionProcedure Departments/Programmes Selectionprocedure
AerospaceEngineering,ChemicalEngineering,Civil Engineering,MaterialsEngineering
Bioengineering, Earth and Climate Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronic Product Design, Electronic Systems Engineering, InstrumentationSystems, MechanicalEngineering, Microelectronics and VLSI Design, Mobility Engineering, Quantum Technology, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Semiconductor Technology, SignalProcessing,SmartManufacturing
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science and Engineering
Computational&DataSciences
2.1.2 Eligibility
Basedon100%GATEscore
Basedon70%GATEscore+30% performanceininterview
Basedon70%GATEscore+30% performanceinwrittentest
Basedon70%GATEscore+30% performance in written test and interview
Applicants possessing a minimum of Second Class or equivalent in a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of Engineering/ Technology or *B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE(e.g AMIE by Institutions of Engineers). or Master’s degree in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Geology, Instrumentation, Electronics, Computer Applications as applicable to individual departments / programmes with a valid GATE 2021/ 2022/ 2023 score areeligibletoapply
Note:*Candidates enrolled up to 31.05.2013 withprofessional societies (e.g AMIE) recognized byMoE/UPSC/AICTEareonlyeligibletoapply.
2.1.3 M Tech programmes schedule for written test and interview will be given on the IISc websitewww.iisc.ac.in/admissionsunderImportantDates.
2.1.4 Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) provides a common platform for the candidate to make the most preferred choice for an admission into M.Tech Programmes through GATE in participating institutions (IISc & IITs). Admission offers for M Tech programmes of IISc for alltheabovedisciplinesandalsoforM.Des.(fromGATEstream)willbe madeonCOAP.CandidateswillhavetoregisteronCOAPandmustupdatetheCOAPregistration number on Applicant’s Interface. Please visit the COAP 2023 website to register as per the instructionsgiventherein.
2.1.5 Sponsored candidates from Defence, BARC, DRDO, ISRO, NAL, NTRO, KSRTC, BMTC, BDA, PWD, CPRI, ACIWRM: Water Resource Dept (WRD) GoK, Ministry of Water Research
(MOWR) and Central water Commission (CWC) under DRIP Project, applying for a course programme under the sponsored category must compulsorily fill an online application formandsubmittheprintedversion,induplicate,onorbefore29March2023
2.2. Master of Design (M Des) in Product Design and Engineering offered by the Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing
2.2.1 Eligibility
Applicants possessing a minimum of second class in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology Design/Architecture with valid GATE-2021/2022/2023 or CEED 2023 score as on 01 August 2023 are eligible to apply.
2.2.2 Selection procedure: Candidates will be shortlisted for design aptitude test and an interviewbasedontheGATE/CEEDscoreaspertheschedulegivenontheIIScwebsiteunder Important Dates. Selection will be based on 70% GATE / CEED + 30% performance in design aptitude test and interview. The announcement of the results and issue of admission offers for candidatesbasedonGATEscorewillbethroughCOAP,andforthosebasedonCEEDofferletters willbesentdirectlytothecandidatesbytheInstitute. Therefore,thecandidateswithGATEare requiredtoregisteron COAPasdetailedatsection2.1.4
2.3 MasterofManagement (M Mgt)
2.3.1Eligibility
Applicants possessing a minimum of first class or equivalent in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE-2021/ 2022/2023 or CAT 2022 orGMAT scores ason01 August 2023 are eligible to apply.
2.3.2 Selectionprocedure:
Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on GATE / CAT /GMAT scores as per the schedulegivenontheIIScwebsiteunderImportantDates.Selectionwillbebasedon15%(GATE /CAT/GMATscores)+15%UGperformance+30%Communicationskill+40%performance ininterview.
3. COURSE PROGRAMMES IN SCIENCE [M Sc]
3.1 Eligibility Disciplines Educationalqualification Qualifying examination
(1)LifeSciences
A minimum of first class or equivalent in Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree in Physical, Chemical or Biological Sciences (including Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Sciences and Agricultural Sciences)or
A minimum of first class or equivalent in BE/BTechdegree.
JAM 2023 in Biotechnology (BT) or Chemistry (CY) or Mathematics (MA) or Physics(PH)paper
GATE in Biotechnology (BT), Biomedical Engineering (BM), Electronics Communication Engineering (EC), Ecology (EY), Mathematics (MA), Physics (PH), Life Sciences(XL) Paper
(2)Chemical Sciences
A minimum of first class in B.Sc. or an equivalent degree withChemistryasone of the main subjects with Mathematics at the PUCorPlus2level.
JAM2023in Chemistry(CY)Paper
3.2 Selection procedure: (1) Life Sciences - Candidates will be short listed for interview based on their JAM 2023/GATE-2021/2022/2023 score, final selection will be based on performance in interview. Selection for (2) Chemical Sciences – Selection will be based 100% performance in the JAM 2023 CY score.